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Kmart to close its last full-size US store, only 1 location remaining
Another once strong American retail chain is set to fall to one store in the U.S., not dissimilar to the fall of Blockbuster. Discount department store Kmart plans to shut the doors of its last full-size store in the U.S. The Long Island location will close on Oct. 20, leaving just one smaller Kmart left… -
Americans trust Elon Musk’s X as little as US government
In a recent digital privacy survey, Elon Musk’s platform X, formerly known as Twitter, ranked last among major tech companies in terms of public trust. The data revealed that only 28% of Americans said they trust X — a figure equal to the percentage of respondents who trust the U.S. government. Other tech giants, such… -
Does Fed rate cut plus falling mortgage rates equal more affordable housing?
Falling interest rates may pique the interest of prospective homebuyers but experts don’t necessarily think it is going to loosen the market anytime soon. The rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 6.09% for the week, according to Freddie Mac. The dip comes as the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis… -
Nike rehires 1988 intern as next CEO. Here are Elliott Hill’s first hurdles.
Nike’s new CEO has a lot of ground to make up. On Thursday, Sept. 19, the company announced the sudden retirement of four-year CEO John Donahoe, while Elliott Hill will be returning from retirement to lead the company. Hill last led commercial and marketing operations for Nike and the Jordan brand in 2020. He spent 32… -
Creator of Kamala Harris parody video sues California over ‘deepfake’ ban
A conservative commentator who used artificial intelligence to create a parody video of Vice President Kamala Harris is suing California, arguing that recent laws banning AI-generated political content violate his constitutional rights. Christopher Kohls, known online as “Mr. Reagan,” filed the lawsuit after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation aimed at curbing the spread of digitally… -
Dali leaves US, ship heads to China amidst $100 million DOJ lawsuit
Nearly six months after a cargo ship triggered the Francis Scott Key Bridge to collapse in Baltimore, the ship is finally leaving the U.S. The Dali officially left the Port of Virginia on Thursday, Sept. 19. The ship departed after undergoing repairs, which started back in June. Alongside the departure comes a $100 million lawsuit… -
Black girls in school face increased discipline: Report
A new report from a congressional watchdog reveals that Black girls in public schools face more discipline and harsher punishments than their peers from other racial backgrounds. The study, released Thursday, Sept. 19, was commissioned by Democratic congressional members. Some involved included Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.… -
No recognition of Israel without Palestinian state: Saudi crown prince
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made it clear on Wednesday, Sept. 18, that Saudi Arabia will not recognize Israel without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. The crown prince’s comments emphasized the creation of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. He also highlighted the kingdom’s commitment to Palestinian sovereignty, something… -
NYPD to release bodycam footage from controversial subway shooting
The New York Police Department said it plans to release body camera footage of the police shooting inside a Brooklyn subway station. The NYPD held a news conference the night of Wednesday, Sept. 18, detailing what happened moments before the shooting on Sunday, Sept. 15, that injured the suspect, two bystanders and one of the… -
Tucker Carlson launches nicotine pouches to compete with Zyn
Conservative talker Tucker Carlson launched a nicotine pouch that he hopes will compete with the massive popularity of Zyn. Carlson’s foray into the business started with an appearance on comedian Theo Von’s podcast last year where he was actually talking about his love for Zyn. “The truth is, Zyn is a powerful work enhancer, and also… -
Who’s Larry Ellison and what’s Oracle? Bezos challenged as No. 2 richest
Oracle chairman and co-founder Larry Ellison is making moves near the top of the list of the world’s richest people. The tech billionaire recently surpassed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to take over the No. 2 slot, although there is now back-and-forth for the position. Ellison has an estimated net worth of just over $200 billion… -
Tupperware, 78-year-old iconic food storage brand, files for bankruptcy
Tupperware, the iconic food storage company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late Tuesday, Sept. 17. It’s a downturn for the company that was founded in 1946 by chemist Earl Tupper. Soon after its creation, women took on the role of Tupperware advocates, inviting others over to their homes to display the benefits of the patented… -
Study reveals issues Gen Alpha has making friends
Researchers in Michigan have revealed the top reasons children struggle to make friends. Experts at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital talked with 1,031 families and found that 19% of parents fear their child has no friends. According to the poll, 90% of parents said they wanted to help their child make more friends. About 20% of…
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